The Balmain Association represents Balmain, Birchgrove and Rozelle communities. It was formed in November 1965 by a handful of residents who wished to preserve the best of the suburbs’ history, architecture and natural beauty and aims to:
We are located at
The Watch House
179 Darling St Balmain NSW
on Gadigal Country
The Balmain Association has a range of historical records and archives located at the Balmain Watch House. The following pages contain Research Resources, our Catalog of Archives, Family Histories, a list of Balmain Personalities and a list of the Balmain Association Newsletters from 1966 to…
Mr Deloitte’s Orchid House, Wyoming, Snails Bay (Birchgrove)
This rare structure from the late 19th century has been one of the subjects of examination recently by a Sub- Committee for Vernacular Architecture for the International Council on Monuments and Sites. The restoration from its derelict condition post 1990s when the owners purchased the…
For visits and history enquiries, the Watch House is open Saturdays 11.30am to 3pm and Tuesdays 11am to 1pm. Also open for visits during art exhibitions, usually 10am to 5pm most weekends.
Information about upcoming and recent exhibitions may be found below.
For hiring, including remaining dates available for 2024, email bookings@balmainassociation.org.au or visit our Contact Page.